Thermo Scientific Chemicals Phenolphthalein, 98%

Description

Phenolphthalein is widely used as an indicator in acid-base titrations, water treatment applications. Due to its pH sensitivity, It is used to the check extent of carbonation in concrete, soap and in toys as diapering work. It is used in Kastle-Meyer test, which identifies the substances containing blood.

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Applications
Phenolphthalein is widely used as an indicator in acid-base titrations, water treatment applications. Due to its pH sensitivity, It is used to the check extent of carbonation in concrete, soap and in toys as diapering work. It is used in Kastle-Meyer test, which identifies the substances containing blood.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol. Slightly soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and insoluble in benzene or hexane.

Notes
Acid-base indicator: pH 8.0 - 10.0.Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 77-09-8
• Molecular Formula: C20H14O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 318.33
• MDL Number: MFCD00005913
• InChI Key: KJFMBFZCATUALV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: phenolphthalein, phthalimetten, euchessina, phthalin, espotabs, phenolax, purgophen, koprol, laxogen, trilax
• PubChem CID: 4764
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34914
• SMILES: OC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1(OC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C12)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1

• Melting Point: 258°C to 262°C
• Density: 1.299
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 284423
• Merck Index: 14,7243
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol. Slightly soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and insoluble in benzene or hexane.
• IUPAC Name: 3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1-one
• Formula Weight: 318.33
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Phenolphthalein

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H341-H351-H361f-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H350-H341-H361 May cause cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	201-004-7
RTECSNumber	SM8380000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only